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MI HB5877

Bill

Status

Passed

12/31/2016

Primary Sponsor

Daniela Garcia

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Origin

House of Representatives

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Allows hospital-owned and operated pharmacies to operate automated dispensing devices at affiliated locations other than the pharmacy's physical address, with department notification required.

  • Requires automated devices to remain under the control and supervision of the pharmacist in charge for the hospital pharmacy.

  • Permits the pharmacist in charge to delegate stocking, removal, maintenance, and operation tasks without requiring immediate physical presence during delegated work.

  • Restricts automated device operation to licensed health professionals only.

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment.

Legislative Description

Health; pharmaceuticals; automated dispensing devices that are located in certain areas affiliated with a hospital; require the devices to be under the control of a pharmacist in charge of the hospital pharmacy. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding secs. 17760 & 17760a.

State agencies (existing): licensing and regulatory affairs

Last Action

Assigned Pa 528'16

12/31/2016

Committee Referrals

Health Policy9/15/2016

Full Bill Text

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